1. Wildlights Stuff The Truck at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065
Phone: 614-724-3485
The Stuff The Truck food drive is a partnership between Columbus Zoo and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank! You can receive one free admission ticket for every 5 non-perishable food items that you bring to donate all day on Friday. You can get free parking by showing at least one canned good at the parking booth. The offer of free admission is good all day, but Wildlights activities begin at 5:00 PM. They expect it to be very busy, so you may want to arrive early!
2. The Bake Sale at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 711 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-227-3700
Support RMHC of Central Ohio by buying lots of yummy baked goods! Also on site will be craft vendors, a book sale, gift baskets and more!
3. Storytime with Kara at ME and the MOON
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 15 N. Westmoor Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: 614-570-1124
This week’s story time theme is Thankfulness and includes stories, songs and games for the kids and tea and shopping for the parents! There will be a pop-up book shop immediately following the event.
4. Deck the District Tree Lighting 2017 in the Short North Arts District
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Short North Arts District
Phone: 614-299-8050
This holiday tree lighting event includes live music performances, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and the official tree lighting at 6:30 PM!
5. Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival 2017 at Ohio State Fairgrounds
When: Friday, November 17, 2017 – January 7, 2017
Time: Nightly: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: 888-484-2698
This festival runs through January 7th and will be lit nightly! There will be floating lanterns, handmade crafts, cultural performances and food!
6. Open Exploration with MinecraftEdu! at peapod play cafe
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 4874 Thompson Rd., Columbus, OH 43230
Phone: 614-656-8048
Kids ages 7-14 are welcome to catch, train and battle Pokemon! Dinner is provided for this kids night out!
7. Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Easton Town Center
When: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 160 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614-337-2200
Easton’s Christmas tree and light display will be lit on Friday night! Santa will visit and there will be Holiday Carriage Rides and special offers!
8. Holiday Open House at Hoover Gardens & Gift Center
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 182 Sunbury Rd., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-568-0603
This Holiday Open House includes hot apple cider and cookies and a festive atmosphere! Pick out your Christmas tree while you’re at it!
9. Waffle Bar! at Coffee Connections of Hilliard
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 4004 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-664-3993
Celebrate the weekend with waffles! $5 gets you one Belgium waffle with unlimited toppings, juice and drip coffee! See more about Coffee Connections here.
10. Poetry Day at Ohio History Center
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus OH 43211
Phone: 614-297-2300
Poetry Day features kid-friendly writing activities and the opportunity to create your own magnetic poetry!
11. PBJ & Jazz Family Concert: Rachel Sepulveda at Lincoln Theatre
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: Performances at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Location: 769 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203, Ballroom
Phone: 614-294-5200
Enjoy a kid-friendly introduction to jazz! Concerts are $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. Children receive a lunch that includes a PB&J sandwich, juice and a cookie.
12. Gardens Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203
Phone: 614-715-8000
Gardens Aglow opens on this Friday for the holiday season! There will be special performances and activities as well as holiday light displays and decorations! On Saturday, kids can make a Paper Poinsettia Craft at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The Goodwill Handbell Choir performs at 2:00 PM.
13. Railroad Fun at Sandel Legacy Trail
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 168 S. Vernon St. Sunbury OH 43074
Phone: 740-524-8600
Check out a model train display and learn the history of railroading in America!
14. Disney Movie Saturday at Westland Area Library
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 4740 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43228
Phone: 614-878-1301
Kids 12 and under can watch a Disney movie and eat popcorn!
15. KidX Club: Cookies with Claus at Polaris Fashion Place
When: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone: 614-846-1500
Decorate your own cookie with Santa, write letters to Santa and enjoy a story time with the sugar plum fairy!
16. Sensory Friendly Films: The Muppets Take Manhattan at Gateway Film Center
When: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 1550 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: 614-247-4433
These free, sensory-friendly films, presented in conjunction with OSU’s Nisonger Center, offer a lower volume and lights up in a “no-shushing” atmosphere for families and individuals with autism of developmental disabilities. This month’s movie is The Muppets Take Manhattan!
17. Give Thanks at Sunbury Urban Farm
When: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 2140 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-285-5172
Kids ages 2-5 can enjoy this story time that also includes hands-on activities related to Thankfulness! Recommended donation is $5/child.
18. 2017 Holiday Lights Celebration at the Creekside District
When: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 117 Mill St., Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: 614-418-9114
Gahanna’s holiday celebration includes over 100 activities including a puppet show, strolling carolers, ice sculpture demonstrations, live entertainment, train rides, pony rides, a live reindeer petting zoo, the arrival of Santa, lighting of the Community Tree and lots more!
19. Pet Photo Night at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing
When: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016-1537
Phone: 614-798-3023
Pet Photo Night at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing will be on November 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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